Little Drummer Boy

I went to 2 Christmas concerts this weekend, and God's really shown me a lot about what this season is all about. I want to share with you how one Christmas song really touched me: The Little Drummer Boy.

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.

As 33 miles was singing this song, the lyrics really hit me for the first time. Often I sing songs over and over again and never concentrate on what the words mean. This song really is about bringing your best to God, whatever gift that might be. This boy thinks he has nothing of worth to give to Jesus...have you ever been there? I know I have many times. I feel like I have nothing to give Him that would benefit Him, nothing He hasn't seen before. Then this little boy plays his drum, a simple thing he probably really enjoys doing. After he plays, Jesus nods at him. How awesome is that imagery?! Jesus is pleased with the song...played on a simple drum. How can I think I have no gift to bring Jesus, and be so negative about what God has truly blessed me with. I pray this Christmas, and really the rest of my life, I'll play my drum for Him, the best I can, and He'll be pleased with it! That's my prayer for you as well.